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The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is seeking an individual to help CEE members in
measuring energy savings and other benefits from publicly funded energy efficiency programs.
CEE is a non-profit organization devoted to accelerating market adoption of energy efficient
products and services in the U.S. and Canada. The Associate Program Manager will work with
CEE members, which are primarily administrators of ratepayer-funded energy efficiency
programs, and CEE staff on issues and activities related to the evaluation of energy efficiency
programs. This includes primary and secondary research to inform program evaluation within the
energy efficiency industry. The Associate Program Manager will also contribute to other aspects
of the work of CEE's Evaluation, Research & Behavior Change team. CEE is looking for a
candidate capable of taking on additional responsibility, who can grow into greater
responsibilities and advance to Program Manager.
The individual hired will work closely with the Principal Program Manager for the Evaluation,
Research & Behavior Change team and with the CEE Evaluation Committee to:
• Help design primary research. Conduct primary and secondary research as directed.
Establish and maintain data tracking and management systems.
• Analyze quantitative data and results of secondary, qualitative research. Interpret and
communicate research results in writing and in person to members, other stakeholders,
and CEE staff, keeping in mind each audience's unique needs and perspective.
• Solicit research reports and program evaluations from members, categorize the
documents obtained, enter these into a search engine, and communicate to the
membership about the content added and its relevance to their work.
• Prepare materials for meetings and conference calls and draft other Committee
communications. Provide additional support for Committee work as necessary.
In addition to appropriate training and experience (described below), the ideal candidate will
have a strong interest in energy efficiency, an aptitude for quantitative data analysis and the
ability to synthesize qualitative data, and enjoy writing.
The individual will be part of the Evaluation, Research & Behavior Change team and report to
the Principal Program Manager, Evaluation, Research & Behavior Change. Job responsibilities
include:
Research support:
1. Annual energy efficiency industry report. Work with Principal Program Manager, other CEE
staff and management, and counterparts in other industry organizations to revise plans and
documents for annual collection of data on the energy efficiency industry, and explore
possibility of collecting additional quantitative and/or qualitative program information.
Assess current data storage, tracking, and cleaning/quality assurance protocols and systems
for possible improvements. With guidance from Principal Program Manager and the possible
support of an intern, field email survey to targeted organizations administering energy
efficiency programs, follow up with organizations in sample to obtain data by email and
telephone, perform data cleaning/quality assurance, analyze data, and produce related data
tables and reports.
2. Market penetration data. Assist Principal Program Manager in developing an overview and
assessment of market penetration data currently available for free to CEE members,
determining future data needs, and exploring prospects for improving data quality and
obtaining data from other sources. Develop protocols for staff in handling and
communicating about market penetration data we receive from industry associations and
elsewhere. Communicate with members and stakeholders about issues with generalizability
of market penetration data as appropriate.
3. Other data collection/research. Work with Principal Program Manager and Evaluation
Committee to scope new and recurring research or data collection efforts in support of
Committee goals, develop estimates and business plans for these efforts, solicit funding from
members in support of these efforts, draft RFPs, review proposals, award contracts, and
manage contractors/data collection. Provide guidance and support for data collection and
analysis and initiative evaluation to CEE initiative staff as required. Perform additional data
analysis as required. Interpret results of analysis and write research reports as appropriate.
Field questions from staff and members about program evaluation and data collection,
analysis, and interpretation.
Evaluation Committee support:
4. Assist in development of a search protocol for a new on-line library application to replace
CEE's current Market Assessment & Program Evaluation (MAPE) Clearinghouse. Obtain
publicly available reports and conference proceedings from CEE members and other sources
for the library. Categorize and enter these documents into the library and provide members
with periodic overviews of documents recently added. Become familiar with existing and
new literature related to energy efficiency program evaluation, and provide support to
members looking for documents to help answer specific questions. Coordinate with other
energy efficiency organizations regarding content of databases as appropriate.
5. Assist in planning and publicizing committee meetings as appropriate. Draft and disseminate
meeting minutes, capturing the essence of the discussion, progress made, and next steps.
Help identify and arrange for speakers and presentations for in-person program meetings.
6. Author communications to members and other target audiences as appropriate. This will
include, but not be limited to, meeting minutes, memorandums, reports, conference papers,
comment letters, training materials, announcements, and webpage content. Maintain email
lists of Evaluation Committee members.
7. Manage tracking of web use and other established metrics for use in grant reporting. Work
with team lead to identify and begin tracking additional metrics. Assist in migrating
Evaluation, Research & Behavior web pages into planned CEE extranet.
8. Become familiar with current and emerging issues of concern to the evaluation community of
the energy efficiency program industry in the U.S. and Canada. Monitor relevant evaluation
research developments to keep abreast of those related to energy efficiency program
evaluation.
9. Represent CEE in public settings.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• A graduate degree in a related field that provides strong preparation for program evaluation
and for collection, management, analysis and reporting of quantitative data. This could
include economics, business, the social sciences (sociology, social psychology, etc.), public
health, public policy, environmental sciences, engineering, etc., or equivalent experience in a
relevant field. (Studies in environmental or energy policy are helpful but not required.
Equivalent professional work experience will be considered.)
• One year of related experience in a professional work environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research design, data collection, data quality assurance,
quantitative data analysis, survey research design and data management principles and
practices.
• Proficiency with statistical concepts and statistical analysis. Demonstrated experience with
quantitative data analysis using a statistical software package such as SPSS. (Experience
collecting and analyzing qualitative data a plus.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management, administrative and organizational skills.
• Detail orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to travel (may require approximately one domestic trip per quarter).
• Interest in growing into a position of greater responsibility, involving the ability to prepare
and deliver effective presentations, to effectively lead group work, and to work
independently.
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, including generous benefit package.
Position Availability & Location:
January 2010. This position is located in Boston, MA.
About CEE:
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency develops and supports U.S. and Canadian initiatives to
accelerate market adoption of advanced energy efficient products and services. CEE members
include organizations that administer ratepayer funded energy efficiency programs (utilities, state
agencies, etc.), environmental groups, research organizations, state energy offices in the United
States and Canada, and others. Members serve more than one half of the U.S. and more than
three-quarters of the Canadian populations, and budget more than $6 billion annually on
efficiency programs. By working together at CEE, efficiency program administrators leverage
the effect of their funding dollars, exchange information on effective practices and, by doing so,
achieve greater energy efficiency for the public good. For more information, see our Web site at
www.cee1.org.
Application Information:
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please submit the following:
• Cover letter summarizing your qualifications as they relate to CEE and this position. Include
a description of how your experience and skills have prepared you to fulfill the job
responsibilities detailed above.
• Resume
CONSORTIUM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
98 North Washington, Suite 101 Boston, MA 02114-1918 P: 617-589-3949 F: 617-589-3948 www.cee1.org
Contact:
Please send above via e-mail to kashby@cee1.org or mail to:
Monica Nevius
c/o Kira Ashby
Consortium for Energy Efficiency
98 North Washington St., Suite 101
Boston MA 02114-1918
You must be eligible to work in the United States independent of company sponsorship. CEE is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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